Ep 61. David Duchovny, Danny McBride, Gabby Douglas, Nathan Adrian, Conor Dwyer, the Kills

David Duchovny, Danny McBride, Gabby Douglas, Nathan Adrian, Conor Dwyer, and The Kills join James Corden for an entertaining night on The Late Late Show. The episode begins with James Corden’s signature monologue, touching on the day’s headlines, politics, and pop culture. He brings up the guests and shares their latest projects, teasing the audience with what’s to come.

First up is actor David Duchovny who talks about his work in music and his upcoming album. As an avid musician himself, James and David bond over their love of music and discuss what it takes to create music. They quickly move on to David’s work with X-files and discuss how the show has evolved since its debut.

Next, Hollywood actor Danny McBride joins the couch to share his latest film, Alien: Covenant. James dives right into the conversation, asking Danny about his journey to Hollywood and the challenges he faced while becoming a successful actor. Danny shares anecdotes about his break-out performances in projects like “Eastbound & Down” and the “Foot Fist Way”, and the importance of perseverance in this industry.

As the conversation continues, the focus shifts to sports with the addition of Olympic gold medalists Gabby Douglas, Nathan Adrian, and Conor Dwyer. James Corden invites them to the show as part of their post-Rio tour to talk about their experiences and the journey that led to their success.

As a former gymnast and Olympic medalist himself, James is in awe of Gabby's incredible performances. He asks her about the pressures she faced competing in the Olympics and the difficulties she faced after her success. Gabby also shares her views on the positive impact that gymnastics can have on young girls and the situations in which many young girls find themselves in the sport.

Natan Adrian and Conor Dwyer, two of the most successful swimmers in American history, join the conversation, sharing their experiences at the 2016 Rio Olympics. James asks them about the lessons they learned in the process, the challenges they faced, and the path that their training took. The three swimmers share the challenges they faced after success, and how their mindset and coping mechanisms help them on their way.

The show concludes with a musical performance by The Kills who performs their latest hit song. They interact with James and share stories about their musical journey.

In conclusion, this episode of The Late Late Show with James Corden has everything from music, movies, and sports to entertainment and shows a great representation of the modern entertainment and celebrity culture. The guests kept the energy level high and interesting conversation that flowed throughout the show. This episode is a must-see for all fans of David Duchovny, Danny McBride, Gabby Douglas, Nathan Adrian, Conor Dwyer, and The Kills.